Daily News Live, a late afternoon/early evening talk show which has been a staple of Comcast SportsNet since Philadelphia's all-sports station debuted in 1997, is leaving the air.

Well, at least in name.

Philadelphia Daily News newspaper and online personnel will still participate in a new show in the same time slot called Philly Sports Talk, which will premiere on Monday, April 8.

Michael Barkann will still host, but there will be plenty of changes in format.

Here's the release from Comcast SportsNet:

Philly Sports Talk will Tap into Resources from NBC’s Family of Companies

PHILADELPHIA- (March 4, 2013) – Comcast SportsNet, Philadelphia’s source for comprehensive local sports coverage, announces the launch of “Philly Sports Talk.” This new sports news and entertainment program will debut on Monday, April 8 at 5 p.m. and will air weekdays on Comcast SportsNet.

Hosted by Michael Barkann, “Philly Sports Talk” will engage and inform the viewers on the trending topics in Philadelphia sports and from around the globe. Philadelphia Daily News writers will continue to contribute to the program but additional guests including local and national media members, coaches, players, radio personalities and others from the sports and entertainment industry will appear on the program. Comcast SportsNet will also tap into the NBCUniversal portfolio with guests from NBC’s family of companies.

“Philly Sports Talk will match the energy and passion of Philadelphia sports fans with entertaining and informative debates on the hot topics of the day,” said Comcast SportsNet President Brian Monihan. “We have a great relationship with the Philadelphia Daily News and are thrilled that they will continue to contribute to this new program.”

“We’re excited about this dynamic, interactive show, that will focus on breaking news and hot issues that are important to Philly sports fans,” said Comcast SportsNet Vice President of News Programming Michelle Murray.

Viewers’ opinions will be incorporated into the show and they will weigh in on the topics throughout the program. Fans can join the conversation by logging onto Comcast SportsNet’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/CSNPhilly) or on Twitter by following @CSNPhilly and Michael Barkann @MBarkannCSN, and by using the hashtag #PhillySportsTalk.

Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, part of the NBC Sports Group, is the leading regional sports network reaching more than three million viewers in and around Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. Together with The Comcast Network, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia provides local sports fans with the most sports coverage including more than 550 live game broadcasts of the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, MLB’s Philadelphia Phillies, MLS’s Philadelphia Union, plus NCAA coverage, as well as Emmy Award-winning sports news and analysis. Visit CSNPhilly.com for more information.